Why Keystone XL is more important to Canada than the U.S.

Refineries along the Gulf Coast have plenty of access to foreign crude, say Stratfor analysts. See full story.

Hostage standoffs in France: What we know so far

France faces a double hostage crisis, as suspects in the fatal Charlie Hebdo shooting hole up in a small town and a man wanted in connection with a police death terrorizes a Paris store. See full story.

St. Louis should pay $0 for the NFL’s Rams

NFL team owners always find a way to get cities to bankroll their dream stadiums, says Jason Notte. See full story.

Has gluten-free jumped the shark?

Showing that gluten is the forbidden fruit of today, even the Girl Scouts have unveiled cookie varieties without it. See full story.

Biggest beer resolution of 2015? Don’t be a jerk

It’s time to simply enjoy beer instead of striking a pose as a snob, says Jason Notte. See full story.

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